Lenovo P2
#2768
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
#2952Category Breakdown
Lenovo P2
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
Performance
64.356.9
Camera
38.119.1
Display
82.882.8
Battery
36.183.0
Build
76.287.6
Connectivity
60.853.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
46.344.9
Summary
- The Lenovo P2 features a robust build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 3, weighing 177g, while the Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4 has a lighter plastic construction at 130g.
- Both devices have Super AMOLED displays, but the P2's 5.5-inch screen offers a lower pixel density of ~401 ppi compared to the S4's ~441 ppi on its 5.0-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the P2 is powered by a Snapdragon 625 chipset with up to 4GB RAM, whereas the S4 uses the Exynos 5410 with 2GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the P2.
- Both cameras have a 13 MP rear sensor, but the P2 can record in 4K, while the S4 is limited to 1080p.
- The P2 also excels in battery life with a 5100 mAh capacity compared to the S4's 2600 mAh, although the S4 supports wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the P2 runs Android 6.0.1, upgradable to 7.0, while the S4 starts on Android 4.2.2, upgradable to 5.0.1, indicating a more modern software experience on the P2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo P2
Samsung I9500 Galaxy S4
General
Release Date
2016
2013
Announced
2016
2013
Description
Also known as Lenovo P2 P2a42, Lenovo Vibe P2
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
Exynos 5410 Octa (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A15 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A7)
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR SGX544MP3
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard), 1/3.1", 1.14µm, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
2 MP, f/2.4, 31mm (standard)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5100 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
18W wired
Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
153 x 76 x 8.3 mm (6.02 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm (5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 in)
Weight
177 g
130 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Champagne gold, Graphite gray
White Frost, Black Mist, Arctic Blue, Black Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.85 W/kg (head) 1.55 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL 2 TV-out), OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.0.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, temperature, humidity, gesture